The average train between Detroit and Philadelphia takes 30h 6m and the fastest train takes 29h 5m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Detroit to Philadelphia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Detroit and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 5:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Detroit is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Aldershot and take an average of 30h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Detroit station and arriving at Philadelphia station via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 6m.
Detroit to Philadelphia train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Windsor station.
Detroit to Philadelphia train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at 30th Street Station.
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The distance between Detroit and Philadelphia is 710.7 km. The road distance is 1,272 km.
You can take a train from Windsor to 30th Street Station via Aldershot, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 18h 18m.